[HTML][HTML] Characterisation of a novel sustainable wood-geopolymer masonry units

FZ Gigar, A Khennane, JL Liow, BH Tekle… - Developments in the Built …, 2024 - Elsevier
Masonry units have been fundamental to building construction for over 6000 years, making
them one of the oldest and most widely used materials in the industry. However, their …

Studies on particleboard production using Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) waste as a binder for construction applications

MI Rofdi, NSM Tamat, A Nuryawan, H Sakagami… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This study explored the potential of using EPS waste as a substitute for synthetic resin in
particleboard production. The objectives were to assess the impact of various processing …

Sustainable Supercapacitor Electrode Based on Activated Biochar Derived from Preserved Wood Waste

M Huang, B Dai, J Shi, J Li, C Xia - Forests, 2024 - mdpi.com
Due to the inherent metals (Cu, As and Cr) in preserved wood waste (CCA-treated wood
waste) that pose a risk to both the environment and human health, it is crucial to dispose of …

Advancing Sustainable Construction Materials: Wood, Rubber, and Cenospheres Geopolymer Masonry Units Development

FZ Gigar, A Khennane, JL Liow, S Al-Deen, BH Tekle… - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
As the environmental impact of modern society continues to escalate, the construction
industry actively pursues environmentally friendly materials to revolutionize its practices …

Sensor-based sorting of waste wood composites and the use of composite particles in cement-bonded wood composites

AH Schild - 2024 - open.library.ubc.ca
Sustainable wood manufacturing practices increasingly include the recycling and reuse of
waste wood. To avoid cross-contamination of potentially harmful treatments found in the …

Recycled Wood-Geopolymer Concrete Blocks as Sustainable Material

JL Liow, A Khennane, FZ Gigar, E Katoozi - TMS Annual Meeting & …, 2024 - Springer
Buildings have a large urban footprint, are one of the greatest consumers of resources and
raw materials, and are responsible for 40% of the global energy usage and contribute to as …

[PDF][PDF] Flexural behaviour of a woodchip geopolymer concrete-steel composite slab

A Khennane, S Al-Deen, J Hughes, FZ Gigar - i-asem.org
The growing demand for environmentally friendly construction materials, driven by the
imperative to address climate change and minimize landfill waste, has spurred innovative …